Obituaries
Joyce Ann Stephens
Jun 18, 2023
Joyce Stephens, age 71, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Blue Ridge, GA. Joyce was born April 24, 1952, in Chatsworth, GA to the late Roy Hester and the late Mary Hester. Joyce was preceded in death by her brother, Steve Hester; and her sisters, Linda Hester and Debbie Hester.
She is survived by...
Teresa Colditz
Jun 15, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Teresa Lene Colditz announces her passing on June 15, 2023. Teresa was born on March 25, 1965, in Hiawassee, Georgia to Bill and Tutie Donaldson. She was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt as well as a dedicated business owner and operator of Colditz Trucking and Paving. She was a member of...
Mamie Rogers
Jun 13, 2023
Mamie Lou Rogers, age 92 of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023.
Mamie was born in Union County, Georgia on February 13, 1931, one of three children in the household. Her family lived in the Owltown District where her father was a sawmiller. Her parents' names were Ed and Dovie Townsend.
Mamie's approach to life was to...
James "JW" Stephens
Jun 12, 2023
James Walker Stephens "JW", 83, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at his home in Mineral Bluff, GA. James was born June 12, 1940, in Marietta, GA to Walker and Ada Stephens.James was preceded in death by his Loving wife Ana Stephens; Parents Walker and Ada Stephens; brothers, Corbin, Alton and Franklin Stephens. He is...
John Cochran
Jun 9, 2023
John Luther Cochran, 94, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at his home in Blue Ridge, GA. John was born September 17, 1928, in Marietta, GA, to John Sr. and Viola Cochran, John was preceded in death by spouse, Hattie Cochran; father, John Cochran, Sr.; mother, Viola Cochran.
He is survived by his son Fred (Pam) Cochran; son Rick (Jane)...
Susan Bolling
Jun 8, 2023
Susan Jane Bolling, age 63, of Blue Ridge, Georgia passed away on Thursday, June 8,2023. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Bob Curtis and the late Barbara Curtis but Mrs. Bolling had spent the majority of her life living in the Blue Ridge area. She adored her grandchildren and was of the Baptist faith. Susan was also...
Sylvia Leona Peterson
Jun 8, 2023
Sylvia Leona Peterson, age 83 of Blairsville, passed away following a brief illness on Thursday, June 8th, 2023.
Sylvia was born on January 7th, 1940, to Angus and Jewel Peterson Powell. She resided in Blairsville, Georgia for seven years.
Sylvia is preceded by her parents, Angus Powell and Jewel Peterson Powell; her husband Edward Peterson; and daughter, Debbie House.
She...
Ronald Chamberlain
Jun 7, 2023
Ronald Eugene Chamberlain, age 82, of Epworth, GA, passed away in Epworth, GA. Ronald was born December 10, 1940, in Chicago, IL to Everett and Evelyn Chamberlain. Ronald was preceded in death by his sister, Evelyn Keehn; brothers, Jack Chamberlain and James Chamberlain. Ronald entered the United States Air Force after graduation from high school. He was trained by the...
Michael "Pops" Buchanan
Jun 4, 2023
Roy Michael "Pops" Buchanan, age 72, of McCaysville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Hospice of Chattanooga in Chattanooga. Michael was born December 1, 1950, in Copperhill, TN to the late Roy and late Joan Deal Buchanan. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Danny Lynn Buchanan, and sister-in-law Sandy Buchanan.
He is survived by his...
Ronald Coburn
Jun 1, 2023
Ronald Coburn, age 76, of Mineral Bluff, GA, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Mineral Bluff, GA. Ronald was born August 3, 1946, in Madisonville, KY to the late Garnett Coburn and the late Juanita Coburn. Ronald was preceded in death by his son, Ronald Coburn, Jr. and his brother, Gary Wayne Coburn. He had a great, long, and successful...
Cindy Sealey
May 30, 2023
Cindy Marie Sealey, 60, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Pruitt Health in Blue Ridge, GA. Cindy was born January 27, 1963, in Hot Springs Village, AR to Jerry and Joyce Long. Cindy was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Jay Adcox. She is survived by her spouse Jerry Adcox; daughter Tamra...
Charles Mayberry
May 30, 2023
Charles James Mayberry, 70, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Clay County Care Center in Hayesville, NC. Charles was born October 7, 1952, in Murphy, NC to Don and Georgia Mayberry.
Charles was preceded in death by father, Don Mayberry; mother, Georgia Mozelle James Mayberry.
He is survived by his spouse of 48 years Maxine...
Thomas Newton Carlton
May 29, 2023
Thomas Newton Carlton, a beloved presence within both his community and his family, passed away on May 29th, 2023, at the age of 84 in his home. He was born on June 14th, 1938 in Arcadia, FL to Maurice Carlton and Isabel Allison Carlton. A resident of Blairsville, GA since 2001, Thomas was a member of First Baptist Church. Tom...
Nola "Darlene" Paschall
May 27, 2023
Nola Darlene Paschall, 63, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, at her residence in Blue Ridge, GA. Darlene was born September 24, 1959, in Copperhill, TN to Ervin and Bessie Harris. She was preceded in death by her father, Ervin Harris; mother, Bessie Harris.
Darlene had a wonderful personality and enjoyed life. She deeply loved her...
Niles Raleigh Dover
May 26, 2023
Mr. Niles Raleigh Dover, age 74, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 26th, 2023 in Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia.
Mr. Dover was born in Blairsville, Georgia, a son of the late William Daniel "Dan" Dover and the late Leola Pierce Dover. He was a member of Old Liberty Baptist Church. Mr. Dover liked...
Radella "Marie" Tarpley
May 25, 2023
Radella "Marie" Tarpley, 79, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice Kennesaw, GA, surrounded by loved ones. Marie was born November 19, 1943, in Isabella, TN to Edgar and Louisa Duvall. Marie was preceded in death by spouse, Harold Tarpley; father, Edgar Duvall; mother, Louisa Duvall; son, Cecil Harold Tarpley III; sister, Janette...
Emmanuel A Martinez Jr
May 23, 2023
Emmanuel Anthony Martinez, Jr., "Buck" was born on February 13, 1942, in Jacksonville, Florida to Emmanuel Anthony Martinez Sr. and Evelyn Norman Martinez, and passed away on May 23, 2023, in Ocala, Florida. Buck served in the Air National Guard for 6 years. After having a very successful career with Winn-Dixie for 43 years, where he worked his way up...
Jacqueline Ann Knox
May 21, 2023
Jacqueline Ann Knox, age 88, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Dahlonega, GA. Jacqueline was born April 29, 1935, in Cleveland, OH to the late Gladys Rook.
A strong woman of conviction with a larger than life personality, she was abandoned by her mother, ostracized by her father, later orphaned, suffered polio and was...
Thomas Curlee
May 17, 2023
Thomas A. Curlee, 84 passed away on Wednesday, May 17 at Union General Hospital after an extended illness. He was of the Baptist faith. Born in Spencer North Carolina on December 27, 1938.
He excelled in sports and was even scouted as a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians MLG Baseball team.
He joined the US Air Force in 1956 entering...
Thomas Michael Wiles
May 17, 2023
Thomas Michael Wiles, of Hayesville, NC, was born on July 25, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, and passed away on May 17, 2023, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. Thomas was the son of Thomas Wiles (father) and Virginia Leonetti (mother), both of whom preceded him in death.Thomas served in the United States Army. He retired from vocational rehabilitation...
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